retrorod Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hey gang! I have locally encountered a '55 LPJr That has come through my local Music store for an Estate Inheritance tax/value appraissal. The guy that has inherited knows nothing about guitars. I am a friend and do work for the Music store owner. Here is what I know. The guitar is in original condition (a little bad). The electronics,pickup,pots,knobs,all hardware are original. The tuner buttons are deteriorated and missing. There is a neck/peghead fracture(un-repaired) and not snapped. The bridge-posts have been traumatised and are at a severe angle towards the neck. BOTH, in my opinion would need attention to make this old beauty playable and stable. That being said, the guitar has original finish (dirty) and straight neck and IS salvageable in my opinion and has no other damage other than what I described. Anyone have experience, ideas about repair and value after repairs? Thanks! All input welcome! This is NOT officially for sale, but I AM planning on making an offer, Rod Sorry, I don,t have pics at this time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 By traumatised, I mean that the bridge post anchors have been pulled forward in the body and would need to to be reset 'upright' to maintain intonation. Is anyone familiar with this repair????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamBooka Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 By traumatised, I mean that the bridge post anchors have been pulled forward in the body and would need to to be reset 'upright' to maintain intonation. Is anyone familiar with this repair????? A little late but I think it is actually in one of the Dan Erelwine books or the stewmac news letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Chance Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 based on your condition comments ... offer $1.5k tops you can find a clean original killer mid-50's SB junior, without a headstock break or post lean, for +/- $3k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 based on your condition comments ... offer $1.5k tops you can find a clean original killer mid-50's SB junior, without a headstock break or post lean, for +/- $3k Thanks Slim. I think I might get it for less than that (less than 1K) I have wanted one forever. The P-90 ohms out at 8.9K....I know it is a monster. I think I can address the issues myself.....(fingers crossed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 A little late but I think it is actually in one of the Dan Erelwine books or the stewmac news letter. Thanks SamBooka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Well...NGD last friday. '55 Les Paul Jr. Can hardly wait to get her into playing condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Well...NGD last friday. '55 Les Paul Jr. Can hardly wait to get her into playing condition. Congrats!! It actually looks to be in pretty good shape(minus the issues you pointed out). I bet once you replace the tuners and fix the bridge it'll be a screamer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks! She photographs well, but has the fair share of nicks and dings in person. A lot of fade going on. A lot of neglect! My prime efforts will be stabilising the post/anchors and getting the neck fracture stable. Its a long thinking and gathering info process for me...I don,t want to 'f' it up or have to 'redo'. I hate 'redo's'....and I don,t want to send it to a luthier shop and pay big bucks and wait for 3 months, either ! I will get it done eventually> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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